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Sweetheart of the Rodeo
by The Byrds
The 151st greatest album of all time
Sweetheart of the Rodeo is The Byrds' 1968 album that shifts the group's sound toward country rock, blending folk rock songwriting and rock rhythms with country instrumentation such as pedal steel and acoustic arrangements. Gram Parsons' involvement steered the record toward traditional country material and roots-flavored originals, delivered with close harmonies and a simpler, more direct production than the band's earlier psychedelic work, with songs like "Hickory Wind" exemplifying the album's tone. The record is widely regarded as an early and influential example of the country rock and Americana crossover.
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